Liu, who joined showbiz in 2002, has over 55 million fans on Weibo

If the new trailer of Disney’s upcoming live-action film Mulan is anything to go by, lead actress Crystal Liu Yifei will bring honour to us all with her take on the fierce warrior.

The film, which will be released in early 2020, is based on the classic Chinese tale about a female warrior who, against all odds, joined the army to defend her country and her family. Mulan is thought to be a loose adaptation of Disney’s beloved 1998 animated feature film, which starred Wen Ming-Na and Eddie Murphy.

We take a look at Liu’s rise to fame and why she’s perfect for the role.

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